The Correlation Between Victimization by a Bully and Self-Esteem Shows

question 29

Multiple Choice

The correlation between victimization by a bully and self-esteem shows us that bullying victims tend to have low self-esteem.From this correlation we can conclude

• A)that low self-esteem causes victimization.
• B)that low self-esteem is caused by victimization.
• C)that low self-esteem causes bullying.
• D)None of these;correlation does not prove causation.

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